Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) Archives

The government took a big decision to control wheat prices, rates may go down from April 1

To enhance food security and prevent market speculation, the Indian government has mandated that, starting April 1, 2025, all wheat traders, wholesalers,...

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Wheat News in English

New Delhi : Govt Introduces Mandatory Weekly Wheat Stock Reporting To Check Market Speculation

Starting April 1, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and processors across India must report weekly wheat stock levels on a government portal. This move...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Jharkhand : State Governments and Corporations can purchase rice at Rs 2250/Qtl, not exceeding 12 LMT under Open Market Sale Scheme

The Indian government’s 2024-25 Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS-D) policy allows the sale of excess wheat and rice. The reserve price for...

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Wheat News in English

Rising Wheat Flour Prices: A Roadblock For Rural FMCG Growth

Rising wheat flour prices, now at a 15-year high, have slowed rural FMCG growth to 4% in the October quarter, down from...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Grain ethanol manufacturers appeal for release of promised incentives

Grain ethanol manufacturers have urged India’s Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) to expedite promised incentives for Dedicated Ethanol Plants (DEPs)....